[Euro] Hondata Update

[r-r-redEuro]

yeah but someone decided to create another and i think everyone has followed on to that one to talk about the JTune/hondata.

[Omotesando]

I was reading this for about 7-8 pages and far out theres still nothing exciting going on yet. Although by the sounds of it, this time the release is imminent with the registration of the names, etc.

As for beating EVOs (stock), I honestly dont think there will be any problems going by what's being presented here or what we have heard from Peekay.
EVOs and STIs don't actually trap that fast even with bolt on mods, they are just monsters off the line but AWD is not efficient for high speeds. They also need full ECU tuning to get the best out of the package. Even a 12s EVO or STi doesnt necessarily make it quicker than a 13.X s Honda on a rolling start.

[yfin]

Would be interesting to see - I was reading an old magazine this morning with the 03 WRX STI (so slower than the current model with the bigger engine). Over a fair distance of 1000m the STI got 25.87 seconds @202kph.

The 03 Honda NSX was only slightly faster with 25.77 so the turbos still do ok over the distance.

I dont think they are too bad rolling especially if they are in the right gear.

[sodaz]

A stock evo can do 80-120km/h in 3rd gear in 3.2 secs. I've driven one several times and it's much much quicker than a manual euro with I/H/E. AWD helps it off the line but it's not slow at all from a rolling start.

[Pumped]

Comparing a euro to an evo is ridiculous
Evo>Euro
no doubt, you spend the money on getting a euro as fast as a stock evo and its going to have traction issues anyway.
spend a little money on the evo and it'll be far ahead

[Suntzu]

All the Jtune/hondata threads are a waste of the intertubes with no proper announcement.

And all this talk of evo vs euro is frankly stupid and its totally irrelevant.

If i wanted an evo i would have bought one, not modded my euro.

[BusterSonic12]

we shouldn't compare the evo to euro. since they are totally different class.
any update on this jtune yet?

[tony1234]

we shouldn't compare the evo to euro. since they are totally different class.
any update on this jtune yet?

Remember Leon we'll have to wait ANOTHER 2-3 mths.after the reflash is released for the 03-05 Euros because we and others have the 06-07 model.

[ENVSSS]

Look guys some exciting news from James regarding Jtune Euro packages:

http://www.hondatech.com.au/forum/sh...highlight=euro

[yfin]

good to see some update but nothing firm yet on release date - and doesnt say anything about install price.

I can only speculate on`pre-order` - sounds like you pay and then wait for parts to be made (overseas?). Not sure how long that process will take - could be a month or two for manufacture which would take it closer to Christmas 07.

[tony1234]

From what i understand you have to pay the FULL amt.up front!!Based on how long we've had to wait i'm not so sure about this.

[yfin]

From what i understand you have to pay the FULL amt.up front!!Based on how long we've had to wait i'm not so sure about this.

You take a risk with every new business - if you are concerned you can wait after the pre-order and your penalty is you pay approx 20% more. There is no guarantees with anything, there could be further delays after you have ordered, etc. But a 20% discount is a pretty good carrot and these guys are not the type to run off with everyone's money (my opinion). They love the work and the cars.

Don't think you can expect them to manufacture all this bolt on equipment without having payment (or at least a hefty deposit) upfront.

If I was them I would do the same - no business wants to chase people for money.